Phomopsis blight is caused by the fungal pathogen, Phomopsis vexans. It survives between seasons in the soil on infested plant debris. Although the pathogen can infect stems and older leaves, fruit infections are most prominent. Cankers that develop on stems and branches can cause the entire plant to collapse and die. Circular, grayish spots may […]
Continue reading...May 24, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Controlling Phytophthora blight in eggplant
Phytophthora blight, caused by Phytophthora capsici, can cause crown and fruit rot in eggplant. Unfortunately, most of New Jersey has been plagued by heavy rains and pop-up thunderstorms these past few weeks making conditions ideal for pathogens such as Phytophthora blight on pepper, eggplant, tomato, and cucurbit crops. Control of Phytophthora blight is extremely difficult […]
Continue reading...May 23, 2024 Tim Waller and Steven K. Rettke
ALERT – Control window approaching for Cryptomeria and Elongate Hemlock Scale
Cryptomeria Scale, Elongate Hemlock Scale, and Bagworms in Conifers – Control Window Approaching! Projected GDD50 accumulation as of 5/23/2024 (for June – July) CODE Location 23-May 1-Jun 15-Jun 1-Jul 15-Jul NJ50 Upper Deerfield (South) 501 678 977 1383 1786 D2738 Mays Landing (South) 500 667 943 1327 1711 NJ10 Howell (Central) 407 568 833 1203 […]
Continue reading...May 23, 2024 Hemant Gohil
Grape and Wine Science Certificate Program
Grape and Wine Science Certificate Program will be offered July 22-Aug 16, 2024. This program will provide foundational knowledge in three major areas of grape and wine science – grape growing, wine making, and business operations – following the path of grapes from the field to the winery to the glass. Students will gain competency […]
Continue reading...May 23, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Phytophthora and Pythium control during wet weather
Most of New Jersey has been wet making current conditions ideal for pathogens such as Phytophthora and Pythium. Unfortunately, Pythium cottony leak and Phytophthora blight can be found on most farms in the southern part of the state. Poor crop rotations with susceptible hosts only make matters worse. The Phytophthora pathogen has an increasing host […]
Continue reading...May 22, 2024 Kris Holmstrom
Vegetable IPM Update 5/22/24
Sweet Corn A few scattered European corn borer (ECB) moths have been captured in central and northern counties, and this insect is certainly active in southern parts of the state. Numbers are very low, which is consistent with the last few seasons. Whorl corn is the primary target for egg laying, but as yet, scouts […]
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